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Web-scale Networking Week in Review: 5G, Rakuten, GSM & More

Digital Transformation is steering development in a decidedly software defined direction, as rigid architectures of the past are giving way to agile, on-demand and automated deployments and services driving industry into a new era. A shining example of some of today's innovation is in Web-scale networking. With the weekend upon us, there's no better time than the present to take a look at the week that was in Web-scale networking: Time for the Week in Review!

The groundwork for the 5G networking revolution is firmly in place, even if phones are not yet available to bring users onboard. That foundation just got a little stronger with Qualcomm’s announcement of its Snapdragon X55 5G modem, which is designed for global 5G rollouts and offers support for all major frequency bands. Complete coverage is HERE.

As the world eagerly awaits the impending rollout of 5G devices and networks on a global scale, politics, trade agreements and cybersecurity have become major factors that could hinder adoption. Specifically, several governments are at odds about the use of equipment from Chinese company Huawei, one of the largest global manufacturers of telecom equipment, in 5G networks. All the details are HERE.

Emerging Japanese mobile operator Rakuten, it plans to build an adaptive network driven by Ciena optical technology, capable of on the fly adjustments to support more dynamic service delivery of today’s mobile broadband services. Everything you need to know is HERE.

IT security experts are sounding the alarm that the security of 5G network infrastructure must evolve alongside the standard. The London-based GSM Association has called for a standardized safety certification process for all 5G network equipment being used in Europe. The full story is HERE.

The complex components that make up the next-generation network present significant challenges when it comes to managing a slew of new processes while also meeting the ever-changing and increasing demands of customers. Automation is an absolute must for those service providers who hope to make the leap forward. Learn more on the matter HERE.

Web-scale Networking

The idea of Web-scale IT is more than just another 'hot' buzzword or problematic disruption. What started with data center operators has become mainstream thinking in large enterprises, and it's now driving changes in service provider operations, as well. Web-scale tools that allow application development to move quickly have also created some challenges for service provider networks.